iTurn Back in Time
Chapter 19: iRead the Letter
"I love you, Sam"
Sam
"My name is Travis." A guy beside me introduced himself. He was tall, had brown hair and eyes. His eyes were the same as Freddie's, but his was kind of...empty and cold. He wore a sad expression. Now that I looked closer to his face, I realized how much it resembled Freddie's. Only a little bit maturer.
I began to think. I heard his name somewhere. Someone have mentioned him, only I can't remember when.
"What are you doing here?" I asked coldly.
"I am here to help." Travis answered. My eyes widened in horror.
"How can you help him?" I said angrily, pointing towards Freddie's body. "What can you do about his situation? He's...he's dead!"
"No, he isn't. Not yet." He replied, shaking his head.
"What?" I hissed.
"He isn't. You can still save him."
"H-how?" I asked impatiently.
"Come with me," He offered his hand. "It's now or never."
I stared at his hand, unsure of his actions. I barely know this guy. Can I trust him?
I closed my eyes and asked for Freddie's help. Help me, Freddie. Help me.
A voice spoke in my head.
Don't.
My eyes flickered open. I shoved away Travis's hand.
"I'm sorry but-" I was just about to finish my sentence when someone patted me at the shoulder.
"Sam?"
I turned around. It was my twin.
"Mel? Uh, wait a sec. I-"I stopped in mid-sentence. When I looked back, Travis was gone.
"Sam, are you okay?" I heard Mel ask me.
I nodded. "Yes, I..." I trailed off. I glanced back to Freddie's body. Deep down, it hurt even more. I wanted to rip my chest out so I can remove the pain.
Please, take the pain away. I pleaded.
"It's alright, Sam." Melanie hugged me. "It's alright."
We broke down into tears. I can't stop crying.
"He's gone now." I whispered. "Freddie's...gone."
Melanie squeezed my hand. "Be strong for him."
I'll try, I said to myself before the last streak of tears streamed down.
It's all my fault.
I was discharged out of the hospital the next morning. Mom went to pick me and Mel up early so we can avoid the traffic. My sister assisted me to the car and sat beside me at the back seat. It was very kind of her to do that.
Kate was there too, being in her usual behavior. I caught a glance of her as I got in the car but she immediately looked away. No one said anything until we were already in the free way.
Mom and Mel talked about other things while I stared blankly out of the window. I saw cars moving and speeding in the opposite direction, change lanes and swerve. I watched them go until the last lines of Melanie's caught my attention.
"Yeah, Freddie's a nice guy. I've taken a liking on him before, when I went back here to Seattle to visit you and Sam."
I glanced at her.
What?This was mental and emotional torture.
I studied Melanie's face as she continued talking. She seemed happy while talking about him. I guess Freddie's the kind of person you can never forget.
He loves to talk about techy stuff. I remember the times when I would tell him to shut up when he started talking about those things that fascinate him, and say that it was boring me.
Well, I never really did. In fact, I loved it.
I was starting believe that everything that has happened was because of one reason. Whatever that was, I'm going to find out. I never gave up on one thing, especially if I really wanted it. I want answers and I'm going to get them myself.
I was dropped off in Bushwell Plaza. I told them I'm going to visit Carly and talk about some stuff with her.
I entered Carly's apartment without knocking like I usually did. Spencer was in the living room, sitting on the floor, doing another crazy sculpture.
"Hey Sam." He greeted me. I forced out a smile.
I asked for my best friend. "Where's Carly?"
"Oh, she's at school now. She'll be back home in a few minutes." Spencer replied without looking at me.
"Oh yeah, I totally forgot." I sighed. "Today's Wednesday, right?" Dang it, I lost track of time.
"Yes." He nodded. Spencer got up. "Are you alright? I mean, you just got discharged and I think you should be resting."
"Pfft. You know I don't like staying at home, right?" I smiled weakly. "If Carly gets home, tell her I'm in the studio."
I went upstairs and looked for the studio, my most favorite place in the world. This was where we get to bond with each other, laugh and have a good time. As I stepped in the room, memories flooded my head like a million crazy thoughts. I started crying again. In front of me was Freddie's things.
There was his laptop. As soon as I saw it, I walked my way to the object and touched it with my hand. This was Freddie's most favorite thing in the world besides his camera. I lifted it, planning to take it with me to the purple bean bag. When the laptop was already in my hands, I saw a white sheet of folded paper under the place where the laptop rested a while ago.
I unfolded the paper and put Freddie's laptop down gently. As I opened it, my heart skipped a beat.
Dear Sam,
Hi. I hope you're not reading this. Because if you are, it means I am already dead.
I have lots of things to tell you and I'm not sure whether they will all fit in this paper or not. I wrote this before I disappeared, not knowing if I can still come back. Hopefully, I will. But that would be impossible.
I wanted to tell you this a long time ago but I can't. I was afraid of the consequences but now, I'm not. I realized that you have to know the truth.
Sam, I've traveled through time. I'm from the present. I went back to the past because I want to save you. In the present, you died from a road accident. You got hit by a taco truck on January 18, 2010.
If you're reading this, it means I succeeded in saving you. For me, you alive is enough. I want you to live. I want you to live a happy life.
Promise me you won't change. Whatever happens, don't stop being yourself. I like the way you are. Don't ever get tired of being the aggressive girl who teases me a lot whenever you see me. I want you to be exactly who you are before all of this happened.
Don't ever get tired of protecting your best friend, Carly. I know you're a lot stronger than her. That's what I admire the most about you. You are strong, Sam. Prove it by keeping this promise.
Promise me you'll be happy with your life and live it to the fullest. Don't regret any single thing you made in your life. I want you to be happy. Eat lots of ham and bacon if you want. They're your favorites, right?
Lastly, promise me that after you've been through all of this, you'll be ready to love someone you know who'll accept you for who you are. I've already seen the future and trust me, you'll be living a happy life. You'll have two kids.
Before I end this letter, there is something I want you to know.
I love you, Sam. I always have. I want you to know that. When you died, I regretted not telling you. And now that you know, I feel free.
From the dorkwad who made your life miserable,
Freddie
After reading the letter, I cried non-stop. It felt like something stabbing my chest. I wanted to scream. Freddie never knew I loved him back.
I love you, Freddie, more than anything else in this world.
I love you.
Erika's CHiz
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